Line Kjaersfeldt extended her difficult run in Badminton World Federation World Tour finals on Sunday, falling in straight sets to Pusarla V. Sindhu in the championship match of the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Germany. The defeat marks the eighth time the 32-year-old Danish player has lost a final on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour, leaving her still awaiting her first title at this level.
Kjaersfeldt, ranked 25th in the world, faced the world number eight and fought for 39 minutes before accepting a 12-21, 14-21 defeat. While there were bright spots in her performance, she struggled to match the Indian player’s high level at crucial moments.
How the Match Unfolded
The Dane stayed within distance of Sindhu until the score reached 12-14 in the first set. After that point, Kjaersfeldt lost her momentum, and Sindhu pulled away by winning seven consecutive rallies to close out the opening set.
In the second set, Kjaersfeldt fell behind 3-7 early on but quickly fought back by winning three points in a row to close the gap. Ultimately, the Dane lacked the necessary precision, struggling to hit the lines and often forcing shots closer to the center of the court. This made it too easy for Sindhu, who secured the victory in Germany in convincing fashion.
Continuing the World Tour Wait
Despite keeping her head held high and fighting bravely in the second set, Kjaersfeldt was unable to break her ongoing tournament curse. The straight-sets loss preserves her streak of runner-up finishes on the circuit, marking her eighth successive defeat in a BWF World Tour final.
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